DR. SHEKHAR KHANPARA MD
NPI 1417416777
Radiology - Neuroradiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Shekhar Khanpara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shekhar Khanpara is 1417416777. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2019.

Q: What is Shekhar Khanpara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shekhar Khanpara was last updated on July 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

81.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2022, Feb 10, 2022, Mar 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Shekhar Khanpara Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SHEKHAR KHANPARA MD (NPI 1417416777) is an individual neuroradiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4772) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417416777

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085N0700X

Provider Legal NameDR. SHEKHAR KHANPARACredential: MD

Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000

Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991

Phone(713) 792-6161

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2022

✔ NPI 1417416777 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · NeuroradiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085N0700X

License✔ Licensed in TX · T4772

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shekhar Khanpara Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426439381

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220723000162

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Shekhar Khanpara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Physicians Referral Service

Same address

Multi-Specialty

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073574810 (713) 792-6161

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

274 services268 patients

Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491

A CT scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. A special dye is administered to highlight the soft tissues in your neck, making them easier to see. This helps detect issues like infections, tumors, or other abnormalities.

235 services226 patients

Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536

An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.

223 services217 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

150 services147 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 72156

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.

59 services57 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 72158

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.

59 services58 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 72157

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine, both before and after a contrast dye is injected. The dye helps to highlight certain structures, providing a clearer picture for diagnosis.

55 services54 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

40 services39 patients

Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 70543

An MRI scan of the eye socket, face, and/or neck uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of these areas. Contrast dye helps highlight specific tissues for clearer pictures. It's non-invasive, aids in detecting abnormalities, and guides treatment plans.

37 services36 patients

Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491

36 services34 patients

Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005

Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.

35 services35 patients

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

35 services34 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

21 services21 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

21 services21 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

13 services12 patients

Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536

13 services13 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.25

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

49.97

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD

Surgery

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-2360

DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

JANUARY Y TSAI MD

Anesthesiology

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C

Physician Assistant

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

MEGAN J TANNER NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 792-6161

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shekhar Khanpara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shekhar Khanpara is 1417416777. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2019.

Where is Shekhar Khanpara located?

Shekhar Khanpara practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Shekhar Khanpara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Neuroradiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0700X.

Is Shekhar Khanpara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shekhar Khanpara is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Shekhar Khanpara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shekhar Khanpara reassigns Medicare benefits to Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Shekhar Khanpara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shekhar Khanpara accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Shekhar Khanpara as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shekhar Khanpara was last updated on July 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.